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The latest questions from the MG Engine category section of the AutoMD web site.en-usSun, 02 Aug 2015 21:27:48 GMTCopyright 2015 AutoMD.com, see http://www.automd.com/default/tos/ for terms of service.The MB uses an electric SU fuel pump. My MG has a Rover v-8 engine, and I would like to buy a more reliable full pump.My MG has a Rover v-8 engine, and I would like to buy a more reliable full pump. Suggestions please.https://www.automd.com/answers/mb-electric-su-fuel-pump-mg-rover_q130595/
Fri, 02 Aug 2013 01:05:41 GMT1977 MGB 1.8L. What is the normal operating oil pressure for this engine at normal highway speeds? Using 10W40 Oil. Starts out at 50lbs but drops to around 22lbs at operating speeds. Some smoke, not much, but uses oil. Engine has a "slap" under acceleration but will quieten down at cruise speeds. Also, what would be a reasonable cost for an engine rebuild?https://www.automd.com/answers/1977-mgb-18l-normal-operating-oil-pressure_q105590/
Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:16:25 GMTcarburetor will not
idle
will not idle onits own car dies
https://www.automd.com/answers/carburetor-idle_q92230/
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:52:59 GMT How do I stop my car from burning oil?(72 MG midget) I rebored the cylnders. new pistons & rings, new valve guides, new valve stem seals. Burns oil & smokes. Tore down engine again, re checked tolerances, re-honed cyls and bought new rings, still smokes like a chimney. Goes thru a quart of oil in 200 miles. What to do? What to do?https://www.automd.com/answers/how-stop-car-burning-oil_q686/
Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:30:05 GMTWhy don't you list available dates earlier than 1980?I have to lie about the year of my car to post a question to this list. Why don't you accept questions regarding cars built earlier than 1980?https://www.automd.com/answers/dont-list-dates-earlier-1980_q15448/
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:58:02 GMTidles high then shuts off. won't idle normally, stalls out after 30 secondsthis is actually a 1979 mgb roadster with a 1974 engine. the vehicle description didn't go below 1980 so we had to list 1980. we have completely restored this whole vehicle over the last several months. we replaced the fuel pump and intalled a new weber carb and intake today. the car will start right up and goes right to high idle then shuts down after 15-30 seconds. we have made all the manufacturers adjustments reccomended. we think it sounds like the floats inside carb are set too low, causing fuel flow to shut off and stall car. we have hesitated to remove top to check floats because of warranty and return options. but if someone else agrees or has experienced this problem and knows that we can adjust floats we won't hesitate to do so. rather than ship carb back, wait for a replacement to be sent that may be identical, which will take weeks. we have been restoring this roadster for 5 months and have it in wonderful shape except for this last problem and want to get out on the road.https://www.automd.com/answers/idles-high-shuts-wont-idle-stalls-30_q12714/
Sun, 06 Jun 2010 06:14:12 GMTEngine quits,backfires & then continues runninghttps://www.automd.com/answers/engine-quitsbackfires-continues-running_q12097/
Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:20:47 GMT